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$471,494$319 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $315,000 on Dec 17, 2020

836 CENTRAL AVE

PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060
0
Baths
1,477 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.89 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1949
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$471K
$392K low$551K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$315,000 · Dec 17, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,532 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$129,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$69,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$60,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$129,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$129,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyUNION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.89
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Plainfield High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Cedarbrook K-8 CenterC-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.4 mi

District: Plainfield City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07060These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.125
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.103

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.49,888
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9,905 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,513
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,940
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

836 Central Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 86% of homes in Union County
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Union County
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Union County
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Plainfield 07060
  • Newer than 66% of homes in Plainfield 07060

What homes are worth in Plainfield 07060

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$182K$891K

This home is worth more than 33% of homes in Plainfield 07060.

How it measures up in Plainfield 07060

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Plainfield 07060.

Estimated value$471,494
CheaperTypical $515,788Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$319
CheaperTypical $303Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Living area1,477 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,640 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size0.89 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1949
OlderTypical 1931Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 836 Central Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePlainfield 07060Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$471,49433% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31959% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,477 ft²40% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.89 ac97% of homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than194966% of homes47% of homes

About 836 Central Ave

How much is 836 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 836 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ is $471,494 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $392,082 to $550,906. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 836 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ last sell?

836 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ last sold on Dec 17, 2020 for $315,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 836 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ?

836 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ has 1,477 square feet of living space and a 0.89-acre lot.

When was 836 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ built?

836 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ was built in 1949, making it 77 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 836 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ?

836 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ is assigned to Plainfield High School (high), rated F; Cedarbrook K-8 Center (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Plainfield City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 836 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ compare to other homes in Plainfield 07060?

Among the 7,934 homes in Plainfield 07060, it is worth more than 33% of them ($471,494 against a typical $515,788), its price per square foot is higher than 59% of them ($319 against a typical $303), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,477 ft² against a typical 1,640 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (0.89 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (1949 against a typical 1931). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 14% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 836 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 836 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ was $11,532. The county assessed it at $129,200.

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